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May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Refractive Index Matching: Principles and Cosmetic Applications
By: James Ziming Sun, PhD, Michael C. Erickson and…
Clear emulsion formulas can be achieved by matching refractive indexes (RI) of water phase and oil phase. The match is achieved by varying the ratio of water and glycols, as show in several skin and hair care formulas.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Polyurethane-14 AMP-Acrylates Copolymer: A Hair Fixative Technology with "Memory"
By: Gary Martino, Melissa Vitale and Penny Vanemon…
Polyurethane and acrylates chemistry have produced a hair styling polymer that delivers hold, flexibility and "shape memory" in tests of viscosity, particle size, drying time, tack, film toughness and spot weld bond strength.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Zanthoxylum alatum Extract Inhibits Skin Sensitivity
By: G. Guglielmini and A. Cristoni, Indena S.p.A.
A lipophilic extract from the fruits of the Chinese plant Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb can be diluted with oleyl alcohol to yield a cometic ingredient that soothes sensitive skin.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Fragrancing Hair Care Products—An Overview
By: Philip Carrubba, Edward Matson and Elizabeth C…
This article reviews the various technical considerations of which the formulator should be aware relating to fragrancing a wide variety of reactive and non-reactive hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, styling gels, mousses, hair sprays,
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Antidandruff Herbal Cosmeceuticals: A Novel Approach
By: Vishal A. Jadhav and Sulbha A. Phadnis, Mumbai…
Tulsi oil and tea tree oil are among the herbal essential oils that provide antidandruff activity in hair-care products because of their antimicrobial action against Pityrosporum ovale and Candida albicans.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Flexabrasion: A Method for Evaluating Hair Strength
By: J. Alan Swift, Developmental Toxico-Pathology …
Both bending and abrasion should be tested—along with extension—when evaluating hair strength, as the authors show in tests of a new active for increasing the strength of bleached hair.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Stable Conditioning Shampoos Containing High Molecular Weight Dimethicone
By: James Ziming Sun, PhD; James W. Parr and Darcy…
Stable conditioning shampoos containing high molecular weight dimethicones can be achieved by several techniques, such as choosing the proper surfactant and decreasing the particle size of dimethicone.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
New Cellulose Derivatives in Personal Care Formulations
By: K Bergstrom, A Busk and I Johansson, Akzo Nobe…
Hydrophobic modified cellulose ethers can be used to thicken formulations containing high concentrations of anionic surfactants by adding nonionic surfactants to the system. Implications are shown for liquid soaps and hair shampoos.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Evaluating Shine on Hair
By: Randy Schueller and Perry Romanowski, Alberto-…
Marketing research studies have shown that shine is one of they key benefits that women expect from hair care products, particularly from shampoos and conditioners. This article defines shine in the context of hair care and discusses ways to measure it.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Modified Mica as a Vehicle for Unstable of Irritating Ingredients
By: E. Desmarthon and M. Seu-Salerno, LCW; B. Gonz…
A magnesium sodium fluorosilicate mineral matrix is used as a new encapsulating material for protecting ingredients. Examples include uses in moisturizing compact powders, hair coloring powders and mineral sunscreens.